I’ve been keeping a journal on and off since I was 12. Because of this, I thought it would be a simple and obvious thing to add this to my boys’ homeschool days, but neither Søren nor Silas shared my compulsion.
Søren’s journals were mostly uninspired lists of what we had done each day, but somewhere along the way, during camping trips and road trips – somewhere deep in the pandemic, Søren began to transform his task of journaling into something he was excited to do. Using Procreate on his iPad, he now creates his own alternative journal cards with personality-filled drawings, descriptions, and photographs!
It has been heartening to watch the evolution of his journaling practice, from bland journal pages to documented expeditions – completely Søren-ed and so shareable. We’ve simplified his card design into a free downloadable PDF! Søren tested the new card (on the spot!) with a local hiking adventure to Harmony Hill. We are loving this new alternative journal format, and hope you do as well!
As Søren flipped through his cards for my camera, he said, “It feels like I’m reliving all of this – even just glancing at each one." If the purpose of a journal is to create a ritual, to reflect and document, to build writing and observation skills, and to have a place to go, then Søren has fulfilled these expectations, and I am overjoyed with his finding his own way!
I love love love these! I wonder if he can share his procreate template as well – my daughter would love that for when she doesn’t have her analog materials;)
Cheryl says...
On July 13, 2022
Thanks for sharing this inspiring approach. I’ll give it a go!
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Ana says...
On December 01, 2022
I love love love these! I wonder if he can share his procreate template as well – my daughter would love that for when she doesn’t have her analog materials;)
Cheryl says...
On July 13, 2022
Thanks for sharing this inspiring approach. I’ll give it a go!
Melinda says...
On July 10, 2022
DELIGHTFUL!